Patient Resources

Whole-Person Care to Help You Feel Your Best

Preparing for a hospital stay can be helpful. Our AdventHealth Heart of Florida patient guide was created with you – our patient, our visitor, our family and friend – in mind.

We take care of the details and pulled together important patient information to help make your stay a little easier, a little more comfortable and a little brighter.

And here, we care for more than your physical health. The AdventHealth Heart of Florida hospital chaplain is here to support you on your spiritual journey – however you need it.

Before you visit us, take a moment to sit back and review the information you may want to know. And remember, anytime you need us for anything at all – we’ll be right there by your side ready to heal your body, mind and spirit.

Health and Wellness

Supporting You On Your Spiritual Journey

Caring for the whole person includes offering spiritual and emotional support during times of joy or suffering, calm or crisis, from the beginning through to the end of life.

AdventHealth Heart of Florida, formerly Heart of Florida Regional Medical Center, offers a hospital chaplain to provide spiritual and emotional care to our patients, families, visitors and staff – regardless of their faith tradition and for those with no religious affiliation.

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What Is Spiritual Care?

Spiritual care offers spiritual or religious support to those who need it. This care focuses on helping others feel whole, comforted and heard. Our team often helps patients and their families address big life questions, such as “Why is this happening to me?” or “How do I make sense of this?”

Spiritual care can be biblically-based guidance to help others heal, restore or live life honoring God. Our chaplains offer context and, very often, hope to help you address challenging issues in an environment where you are heard and respected.

Our hospital chaplains are often leaders in their religions, such as a pastor, elder or Sunday school teacher. They are not licensed therapists. You can request a chaplain from your religion or speak to any one of our compassionate pastoral care leaders.

How Can I See A Hospital Chaplain?

Any of our staff members can help you arrange a visit with an AdventHealth Heart of Florida hospital chaplain. You can also call the Spiritual Care office directly at Call
863-419-4153
.

If you need to see a chaplain right away, call extension 4153 when in the hospital. Our chaplain is in the hospital Monday to Friday from 8 am to noon.

Chaplains are also available to 24 hours a week, seven days a week. Call the hospital operator for an on-call list of more than 40 chaplains and assistant chaplains available to offer support whenever you need it.

Where Are Heart of Florida Hospital Chapel Locations?

AdventHealth Heart of Florida has two convenient chapels for prayer and reflection. The first-floor chapel is just off the hospital lobby next to the fountain. The second-floor chapel is located off the side of the ICU waiting room.

Both hospital chapels are open to all religious beliefs and are available to patients, families and visitors every day, around the clock.

How Can I Joint the Spiritual Care Team?

We welcome pastors, elders, deacons, Sunday school teachers and other religious leaders to join our hospital chaplain program. Contact us to request an information packet.

World-class Healthcare

World-Class Destination

AdventHealth Heart of Florida is located in beautiful Central Florida and has established a reputation as one of the leading health care systems in the United States, specializing as an international treatment center — particularly in the areas of cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics and pediatrics. We are dedicated to ensuring the best and smoothest possible process for our international patients who visit us.

Our Gift Shop

Make your stay a little more comfortable with a visit to our gift shop. We offer reading materials, personal care items and gifts to help brighten your day.

Our gift shop, operated by the Heart of Florida Auxiliary, is located on the main floor near the lobby. We’re open daily from 9 am to 5 pm, but hours may vary based on volunteer availability. The gift shop is closed on holidays.

Preparing For Your Stay

Request Your Medical Records

Patients who received care at AdventHealth Heart of Florida may request copies of their medical records or health information. Contact the hospital and request an Authorization for Release, Use and Disclosure of Health Records.

AdventHeath Heart of Florida Patient Information

The AdventHealth Heart of Florida patient guide is designed to help you take control of your hospital stay. Here, we provide helpful information and advice – from frequently dialed phone numbers to tips on how to take part in your health care.

Here, you are our partner. We want to hear your questions, concerns, goals and ideas about your treatment and care plans. Here are four ways to take charge of your care:

Speak up with questions and concerns

Pay attention to the medicine and treatments you receive

Educate yourself about your condition and treatment options

Find a support person who can help you navigate your care and be a mental, spiritual and emotional support

Know your meds, including dosage and frequency

AdventHealth Heart of Florida is committed to providing information and details to make your stay comfortable. Hospital amenities include:

Newspapers
The Ledger and News Chief are available for purchase in the gift shop. Patients receive a complimentary copy of The News Chief Monday to Friday.

Television
TVs are available in patient rooms.

Internet
Free WiFi is available for patients and visitors. Log-in to HeartofFL and accept user terms to access internet services.

Staying connected when you’re in the hospital is an important part of your care. We’ve included a list of frequently dialed numbers for departments who can help answer questions and make your stay a little brighter.

Our patients can also make phone calls to numbers outside the hospital. Simply dial nine and then the 10-digit number of the person or place you’re trying to reach.

Healing continues after your hospital stay with us. Your care team will work closely with you to create a discharge plan to help you on the road to recovery.

Plan a successful transition home with these tips:

Ask questions about your discharge plan

Review medicine list and instructions

What to do if you don’t feel well

Review follow-up care, which may include:

Food and drinks to avoid

Activities to avoid

Follow-up doctor’s appointments

Incision care

Equipment to use

Warning signs to watch for

Who to call with questions

Modified daily activities

Patient satisfaction matters to us. We want to make sure your hospital stay was as pleasant as possible. If you have any feedback you would like to share, please let your nurse or doctor know. You can also ask to speak with our Risk Management department or call Call
863-419-2506
.

After your stay, you may also be contacted by the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAPHS). This survey is designed to be a standardized tool for measuring and reporting patient satisfaction across all hospitals in the U.S.